Horse Riding in the 21st Century: Discover the route to your success

Over the years techniques in riding, training and the general handling of horses have changed as we become more aware and open to the sentient status of horses and how they think and feel. However, we still do not always get it right due to two vital failings: we do not take the time to consider that the horse's anatomy is not designed to carry the weight of a rider and saddle on his back, nor are the interdental spaces in the mouth cavity intended to accommodate any type of bit.

The realisation creates a dilemma - do we ride without a bit? Should we consider not riding at all?

Further questions then arise; if the horse's anatomy is not designed for our enjoyment, is it possible that evasion and disobedience are actually discomfort, pain, confusion, and even fear related? It is a fact that our aids, our gadgets, and we can become artillery against the horse in an instant due to our lack of understanding of them and of the anatomy of the horse.

'Horse Riding in the 21st Century' - reprinted in August 2017 with up to date scientifically proven content, will empower the reader to make confident informed choices in taking a holistic approach to the riding, and general handling and care of horses that will allow us to remain in the saddle with a far deeper knowledge and empathy as we lay strong foundations to our success.